Alterations Quote by Barbara Kruger
“... the thing that's happening today vis-á-vis computer imaging, vis-á-vis alteration, is that it no longer needs to be based on the real at all. I don't want to get into jargon - let's just say that photography to me no longer pertains to the rhetoric of realism; it pertains more perhaps to the rhetoric of the unreal rather than the real or of course the hyperreal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Barbara Kruger on Photography, 2015
She argues that modern photography has shifted from depicting reality to exploring the unreal, hyperreal, and conceptual realms.
In simple terms: Photography now focuses on the unreal and conceptual.
Key Takeaway
Explore beyond literal representation.
Themes
art
media
reality
hyperreal
conceptual
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art exhibitions
- media criticism
- creative projects
Key Concepts
visual culture
post‑modernism
digital manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “unreal” mean to you in images?
- How does hyperreal affect perception?
A Different Perspective
The shift may alienate audiences seeking authenticity.
